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Welcome to the Zen Therapy International (ITZI)* website. This site has been developed as the main window through which to view the various functions, ideas and organisations that are associated with the Zen Therapy approach. However the site is not just about the presentation of ideas; it is also a host site providing information about a range of activities involving different organisations and individuals inspired by the teachings of Buddhism, and their application in the field of cultural and social engagement.

This book is the final of a series of four written over a period of 10 years and the result of an East-West collaborative effort by scholars who study the psychology contained in Buddhism. These volumes draw on what Maurits has coined Buddhism 4.0, a secular and psychological approach to Buddhism which respects and honors the vast groundwork of the Dharma and its complex development. Read more about the book and download a free PDF copy: Buddha as Therapist

Delivered at the plenary session at the beginning of day two of the ITZI conference David Brazier, ITZI President,about the richer meaning of mindfulness - the English rendering of smrti (Skt.) or sati (Pali). This includes the idea of anusmrti or "recollecting the Buddha's" and challenges the narrow technique based use of this teaching as is now being applied in a number of fields.

From the 1st of October we will open the list for registering people interested in following the programme "Buddhist Psychology", a two year diploma in the theory of applied psychology based on Dharmavidya David Braziers interpretation and understanding of Buddhism and the teachings found in the Abhidhamma. This is a complete programme organised over two years, studied via distnace learning through the ITZI web platform, Amida Academy. For more information follow the link or contact us via the email below.

Below are some initial thoughts following the conference that took place over the weekend (Friday 25th - Sunday 27th Sept 2015), and by way of starting to plan the next conference/congress which we are proposing takes place in two years time.